http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/Sat, 02 Dec 2017 18:57:42 +0000en-USSite-Server v6.0.0-13335-13335 (http://www.squarespace.com)IT IS NEVER ABOUT THE OTHER...mary dunlopSat, 02 Dec 2017 19:37:59 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/12/2/pkrma7eyi4xw7p9bvg505kr0xcgrsx52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:5a22f7a653450a52b5d83dd9In the "early days" of my journey, I searched out connections that would
enable me to get lost in another and forget myself for a while. Then, when
I found my true Twin Flame, I realized I could never have experienced and
lived this love without strengthening my connection with my Self—first...

In the "early days" of my journey, I searched out connections that would enable me to get lost in another and forget myself for a while. Then, when I found my true Twin Flame, I realized I could never have experienced and lived this love without strengthening my connection with my Self—first.

This is why I believe in this journey and try to help others through what I've experienced and learned. It has completely changed the relationship I have with myself and others in my life.

Until I found my one—the one in whom I can clearly see myself—I had four "near" Twin relationships and instances. Almost all bore the TF symptoms and signs you read about online. That's why I sometimes write that it's erroneous for people to believe that they will "see" their Twin Flame without first coming to know themselves. In reality, no matter how strongly their chakras tingle or how often they've been re-assured by psychics, most people project rather than recognize their true Twin Flame partner.

The true Twin Flame really is about being in tune to you: your vibration, your sacred inner place, and your divine masculine and feminine energies. That's what makes it different from other relationships and why most authentic TFs first meet in consciousness, in other words—in a form of meditation or in dreams.

The one who assists us to evolve and grow within the context of ourselves is, for all intent and purposes, our Twin Flame or, at least, our Twin Flame for now...

This special soul could be our "outer counterpart", the person we perceive to be our Twin Flame, or it could be our Divine counterpart "in spirit" who can be visualized through meditation, active imagination, journaling, painting, drawing, or dream work. It honestly doesn't matter, because in the end, it is never about the other. It's always about the Self.

]]>IT IS NEVER ABOUT THE OTHER...COMING TO THE RIGHT PLACE OF BALANCEmary dunlopSat, 25 Nov 2017 16:40:18 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/11/25/m16lhnog5bf8t738zzxsk1dzple1ex52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:5a19979fe4966b1342d461f0When you come to the right place of balance--when your inner masculine and
feminine are equally aligned--you will eventually meet an outer reflection
of that balance in the form of a physical Twin Soul partner. Until then,
though, how do you know you're getting close? How do you know that the
inner work you're doing through meditation, active imagination, journaling,
or other forms of expression, is working?

When you come to the right place of balance--when your inner masculine and feminine are equally aligned--you will eventually meet an outer reflection of that balance in the form of a physical Twin Soul partner. Until then, though, how do you know you're getting close? How do you know that the inner work you're doing through meditation, active imagination, journaling, or other forms of expression, is working?

Well...your dreams, for one, are great indicators. Pay attention to your dreams.Nighttime dreams that represent union mean you are at balance. Dreams symbolizing rejection or separation denote that there is still some work to do.

Your behavior also has a lot to tell you. Pay attention to how you feel.If you're more comfortable with yourself when interacting with others, especially people whose energy type had you feeling less than whole in the past, you are on your way. If you're feeling equal to all--neither inferior nor superior--you are there. At this point, you will feel less argumentative. You won't be needing to prove yourself, and you will find yourself talking comfortably and listening to others with presence. Of course, this doesn't mean you won't be tested. It doesn't mean that your buttons will never be pushed again or that another player won't come your way... It means that when your buttons are pushed, you'll respond peacefully or not all. It means that the player won't charm you for long. You'll recognize the inauthenticity in him or her quickly, and you will have no illusions about healing them or turning them around.

This also doesn't mean you will always remain at this balance. No one, including the saints, is perfect. Staying at this place requires maintenance--which means self-awareness and regular care.

]]>COMING TO THE RIGHT PLACE OF BALANCEATTACHMENT IS HUMANmary dunlopSun, 19 Nov 2017 00:46:59 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/11/18/practicing-detachment52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:5a10952ec830251161253a43How often do we hear that the secret to the Twin Soul/Flame is to detach.
LOL, right? Easier said than done. However, truth is that whether your Twin
Soul is in physical or spirit, you feel the connection strengthen when you
are relaxed and not overly attached...

How often do we hear that the secret to the Twin Soul/Flame is to detach? LOL, right? Easier said than done. However, truth is that whether your Twin Soul is in physical or in spirit, you feel the connection strengthen when you are relaxed and not overly attached to the other or to your idea of whom you perceive your twin soul partner to be.

Attachment is human. Even when we get attached too quickly or to the wrong people, we are expressing a natural impulse.

Sometimes attachment is about approval. In other words, the degree of how attached we become is amplified by the insecurities we carry. Understanding and, in some cases, forgiving ourselves for this begins to lighten the load.

Attachment is a load. It is a burden that hinders our connections and prevents real connection from coming through.

Attachment becomes heavy; it can get unhealthy; and it affects your peace of mind—especially when the one you are attached to is not loving, accepting, or approving of you. If this is your situation right now, replace the need for his or her love with a deeper love for your soul.

Start loving your Self through compassion and forgiveness. Remember, no matter what you've done, it was the best you could do in the moment. If necessary use positive imagination and affirmations to help you, because once you fully accept and love yourself, the other's approval will mean little to you and your deepest desires will magnetically begin to come true.

]]>ATTACHMENT IS HUMANTHE ENERGETIC DANCEmary dunlopSun, 05 Nov 2017 18:27:54 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/11/5/mixed-signals-and-the-energetic-dance52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:59ff3f9a0d929758ea12e286The energetic dance can begin early on in a Twin Soul relationship. It is
in fact a way of coming to the right balance between yourself and your Twin
Soul partner...

The energetic dance can begin early on in a Twin Soul relationship. It is in fact a way of coming to the right balance between yourself and your Twin Soul partner.

Most of us know the drill. Someone outwardly expresses their affection for you one day and then the next day pulls away. When you are not yet familiar or too familiar with the workings of energy, this dynamic can cause feelings of confusion and frustration.

When you are familiar, though—with how this type of energy flows—"the dance" won't bother you.

Those of us who have arrived at a certain point of "knowing" realize that sometimes we have to take the lead, other times we must follow, and sometimes we have to detach and take our power back. In layman's terms, we must remove focus from our partner and refocus on ourselves. By doing so, we are not tempted to act in a way we could regret. What we are doing is keeping sight of our light, fleeing energetic constraint, and subtly letting our partner know that by switching the dynamic, we are balancing the energy between us.

]]>THE ENERGETIC DANCEMagic prevails—as long as we don't get stuckmary dunlopSun, 15 Oct 2017 23:43:36 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/10/15/1141sr82f8hhxsz5hg2vfly01b7zip52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:59e3ca3c80bd5ea63fc51cc8Why do people run? Why can't we get together? ...because an energetic
attraction—even if pre-destined—cannot root three-dimensionally if we are
not in alignment with our vibe...

If ever you have researched the Twin Flame connection online, you've likely encountered more than one article that began with this:

"When Twin Flames meet, they experience an instant—alchemical—attraction, almost like Aphrodite herself created it per the old myth."

Described in this quote is what many of us have encountered with our sacred partner and others throughout our lives. Classically called "the magical moment," it's an instance where sparks fly, our heart beats wildly or very calmly, and magic begins...

Or does it?

It does if we let it. Magic prevails, as long as we don't get stuck. If we consciously choose to remain in the present moment and in our own magical vibe—which is always independent of happenings, events, and people, including the one we perceive to be our Twin Flame partner—we clear the path to abundance.

When I was a child, this was almost explained to me by my grandmother; then, years later, by a Greek mythologist (and energy worker) in the following words:

"For an alchemical attraction to take root, you must keep the pathway clear by remaining in the present moment...

"Do not allow yourself to relive an instance more than once in your head.

"Do not obsess over anyone or anything.

"Do not indulge in butterflies or a Kundalinique or Shaktique feeling.

"Do not step outside your vibe.

"Do not get energetically blocked up."

At the time, I was only just starting to learn about the workings of spiritual energy. I didn't yet know about polarities or how they react. I'd also not yet fully connected with my sacred partner who, ultimately, taught me the most.

I had taken meditation courses and had gone on a few retreats, which sent me on my way. But I only truly got a grasp on energy, and the vibration of my soul, when my husband told me to pay attention to the sensation running up my spine. It was almost as if a light bulb went off in my head. I began to feel my light, and I understood what the energy worker tried to teach me.

We are more powerful than we think. Through the energy and the vibrations generated by our soul, we create; however, the energy derived as a result of obsession or incessant thoughts causes us to hinder our soul's expression and potentially leads us to self-sabotage: to sabotaging our connections.

Why do people run? Why can't we get together? ...because an energetic attraction—even if pre-destined—cannot root three-dimensionally if we are not in alignment with our vibe.

Staying in our soul vibration is remaining present as much as possible—at all times.

As soon as I feel myself drifting from, or indulging outside of, the present moment, I reconnect with my vibration in meditation. Automatically, my brain begins to calm itself into the moment. Journaling often accompanies this. Writing allows me to be more self-aware and helps me target subconscious thought patterns and emotions that make my mind slip outside the moment.

You can also try to bring yourself back into presence by paying attention to what you see, hear, taste, and smell. While you're doing this, touch your desk, table, or chair, whatever is handy or in front of you, and remind yourself of what you were doing before your mind drifted.

At the same time, you can concentrate on your breathing—counting as you breathe in and out.

Another technique is what I described in "The Power of Twin Soul Love" (Book I) which is to focus on what you are feeling in your body.

Lastly, this affirmation, by Thich Nhat Hanh, is really what it's all about:

“What you are looking for is already in you...You already are everything you are seeking.”

Remembering, reciting, and truly acknowledging these words will help you to remain present—in your vibe—when you need to the most.

]]>Magic prevails—as long as we don't get stuckOUR HIGHER SELFmary dunlopSun, 24 Sep 2017 15:28:52 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/9/24/our-higher-self52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:59c7c8efb7411c5267188bd6The higher self is our all knowing part--the part of us that has every
answer. It knows our twin flame and our soul mates, why certain people come
into our lives, and what's required--what we need to learn--for us to reach
our potential...

When our higher self takes the reins there is no more attachment to labels or unhealthy attachments of any kind.

Our higher self is our soul and the measure of its expansion.

The higher self is our all knowing part--the part of us that has every answer. It knows our twin flame and our soul mates, why certain people come into our lives, and what's required--what we need to learn--for us to reach our potential.

Our higher self speaks to us in moments of joy and instances of despair, and it carries us from this lifetime to the next. The higher self also knows a part of us will never change--despite the lifetimes we may live.

We meet our higher self in a moment's reprieve from chaos or bliss or any other time of inner peace. We hear its words, write them, and/or speak them when we are relaxed.

In the energy of our higher self we feel no judgement toward ourselves or others. We realize just how perfect we are in our natural state of imperfection.

The higher self is not a new term or concept or idea. It is who we really are and thus teaches our mind to align with that wisdom and authenticity.

The energy of our higher self allows us to play out what we need to, but in a way that always leads us in the right direction.

]]>OUR HIGHER SELFSELF-AWARENESS: A KEY TOOL TO REUNION mary dunlopSun, 10 Sep 2017 16:07:48 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/9/3/1s072obnxl6hv1uras8jrn7mzsg6ts52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:59ac35c5cd0f68fff539b0ddSelf-awareness is a path within a path. It is a way for us to reach the
levels of peace required for divine union to take place...

The Twin Flame journey offers us opportunities designed to help us see how intricately our psychology connects with our soul. The more conscious we become of our emotional triggers and understand ourselves on a psychological level, the more our soul can expand.

Instances that injure us emotionally affect the way our soul is able to grow. Therefore, we learn from adversity, but the soul cannot expand, nor can it meet or merge in divine union, without inner and outer peace.

Self-awareness is a path within a path. It is a way for us to reach the levels of peace required for divine union to take place.

Through self-awareness, we come to understand what triggers our ego: what we have to work on or simply be aware of—and what insults our soul: what we need to walk away from, what is not twin flame related, and how to spot a false or pre-twin flame occurrance.

Developing self-awareness is a key tool in mastering our journey and, in turn, our life.

]]>SELF-AWARENESS: A KEY TOOL TO REUNIONTWIN SOULS ARE VIBRATIONALmary dunlopSun, 27 Aug 2017 15:24:32 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/8/27/0n6l96w70e68fi3nfagr6y3fn7ebac52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:59a2d758e4fcb5244a87beacIt's erroneous to think twin souls are reserved for a select few. Divine
love knows no discrimination. True love is available to all of us. We just
sometimes need a little preparation...

It is erroneous to think twin souls are reserved for a select few. Divine love knows no discrimination. True love is available to all of us. We just sometimes need a little preparation...

For some of us it is our confidence that lacks. Having real confidence in our natural appearance and finding a style that expresses who we are, no matter our age, is a first step that can go a long way.

Also, defining ourselves, standing strong in our truth, behaving in ways that are in harmony with our soul, and not settling for less than what we know we deserve, are other areas we often need to work on. Sometimes we're afraid to speak up, and, depending on the circumstances, that can be wise. Other times, however, voicing our opinions and affirming what honors our soul sends out the right vibes and attracts the best results.

We also need to value our emotions and be comfortable in our feelings. Suppressing emotions is one of the biggest obstacles to true love. Never forget, what's blocked on the inner strongly affects the outer.

By now, probably most of us know the importance of sensuality when it comes to twin souls/twin flames. We've learned that we must first get to know and then embrace our sensuality if we wish to magnetize a true twin flame partner. Waiting for a partner to awaken us, or to help us discover who we are sensually, may not lead to an instant twin flame union. Self-discovery, though, eventually will.

Another thing to consider or to ask ourselves is this: "Are we letting our soul speak enough or loudly enough for our twin soul to find us? How are we expressing ourselves creatively? How are we contributing spiritually?

Remember, twin souls are vibrational. We find each other from the inside out.

]]>TWIN SOULS ARE VIBRATIONALCHANNELING YOUR INNER WISE WOMAN: HEALING YOUR INNER CHILDmary dunlopMon, 07 Aug 2017 19:30:20 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/8/6/channeling-your-inner-wise-woman-healing-your-inner-child52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:5987675ce3df285a35cdb509One of the greatest challenges we face in intimate relationships is the
patterned emergence of the unhealed aspects of our inner child. When we
feel ignored, unseen, or when we are not receiving the appreciation we
think we deserve, these inner child facets come out demanding attention and
inadvertently create separation...

One of the greatest challenges we face in intimate, potentially intimate, familial, or other close relationships is the patterned emergence of the unhealed aspects of our inner child. When we feel ignored, unseen, or when we are not receiving the appreciation we think we deserve, these inner child facets come out demanding attention and inadvertently create separation.

If we become hurt or emotionally overwhelmed, the unhealed aspects of our inner child can cause us to act out much like we did in childhood:

"People who are chronically overloaded with stress, life transitions, medical conditions, or chronic relationship conflict may rely on childhood strategies to get their needs met. For those adults who were not adequately nurtured or made to feel safe in childhood, their inner child can play out destructively throughout adulthood. Even without childhood trauma however, everyone has an inner child that needs to be kept in check." ~ Jill Weber, Ph.D.

Our inner child is the part of our psyche that remains from childhood and, like every child, it requires a parent—another part of our psyche—to nurture and help it feel secure.

Channeling our inner wise woman (or wise man) is calling on the parent to soothe the child. The wisdom of our inner parent is so innate; it knows not only how to soothe, but also how to heal the fragments of pain that sneak in and disrupt our relationships and our inner peace.

When our inner wise woman (or wise man) is channeled, she (or he) may speak to us in whispers. Initially, their messages might not be easy to hear; however, quieting our environment and then inviting them through:

Journaling

Meditation

Yoga

Exercise

Spending time in nature, etc..

will slowly allow our inner child to hear them and safely heal.

When your inner wise woman (or wise man) offers you advice, you will feel an immediate wave of relief. She (or he) won't reprimand like an inner critic. Rather, your inner wisdom will help your inner child move comfortably into joy, bring peaceful union to your relationships, and offer you opportunities you never thought existed or never thought would return.

]]>CHANNELING YOUR INNER WISE WOMAN: HEALING YOUR INNER CHILDAUGUST 8TH: LIONS GATEmary dunlopFri, 04 Aug 2017 21:04:49 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/8/4/zg6blh5uy09p5nim3sjcq4hpfa8m9g52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:5984e0491e5b6c1be8aea9cbAugust the 8th, 2017 is the most powerful day of the Lions Gate portal.
Every year (from July 26th to August 12th), the Lion's energy reminds us of
our inter connectivity and our our sixth sense...

August the 8th, 2017 is the most powerful day of the Lions Gate portal. Every year (from July 26th to August 12th), the Lion's energy reminds us of our inter connectivity and our our sixth sense.

Putting it more precisely, the opening of Lions Gate prompts us to remember that we are more than just our body and our mind. Essentially it asks us to explore our spiritual self, but this year's Lions Gate is different. This time around, the energies are about grounding; they inspire us to reflect on and contemplate our human side...

What do we most love about our human selves?

What do we love most about our lives?

What makes us feel most alive?

What experiences do we wish to attract more of?

What do we wish to manifest into our lives?

The energies are pointing us toward the positive so that we may invoke higher vibrational experiences into our human existence with a secure and tranquil mind.

The deeper we question ourselves and the clearer we are in our answers, the closer we will come to bringing our spiritual energy into physical presence.

]]>AUGUST 8TH: LIONS GATETO BE LOVED IS TO FEEL FREEmary dunlopTue, 01 Aug 2017 02:18:27 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/7/31/bj1r62opok2stpi6q5jtzrpk07fdd952b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:597f9ef86a4963ddecf4ea2d...processing our own feelings and not holding the other responsible for
them, or ourselves responsible for the faltering of the other person,
promotes healthy union...

"Him that I love, I wish to beFree — Even from me."

—Anne Morrow Lindbergh

To truly love we must practice detachment, which means that no matter how connected we might be to someone, he or she should always be free enough to make their own choices for their own reasons.

They should always be allowed to be themselves, and we must understand our inherent need to rescue or save (the other) and refrain from acting on it. Detaching from this impulse and other dependent or overly interdependent behavior makes us feel balanced and our partner more comfortable.

We should be able to give the other person the love, support, and space they need to be their true—authentic—self.

At the same time, processing our own feelings and not holding the other responsible for them, or ourselves responsible for the faltering of the other person, promotes healthy union.

At a certain point in our journey, we come to understand that true love entails two whole souls giving each other not just the love but also the freedom they will need to become the best version of themselves.

]]>TO BE LOVED IS TO FEEL FREEPOWERFUL NEW ENERGYmary dunlopTue, 25 Jul 2017 19:26:18 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/7/25/tf5knrtnx1il72lrodkaaj0w5mzjrf52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:59777cd6cf81e03bebde4b24From July 23rd to July 30th, we are being afforded a continual source of
new energy. This energy inspired by the new moon in Leo is designed to
invoke empowering shifts in our pursuits of our greatest good...

From July 23rd to July 30th, we are being afforded a continual source of new energy. This energy inspired by the new moon in Leo is designed to invoke empowering shifts in our pursuits of our greatest good.

The powerful energetic period focuses on quick and sudden transformation. Opportunities come to us, intuitively gliding to our soul's purpose.

Praying, focusing on authenticity and our core vibration, and meditating can help us invoke and foster this energy even further. At the same time, staying in the moment and away from self-sabotaging thoughts and projection allows us to see and embrace the possibilities as they start to unfold.

]]>POWERFUL NEW ENERGYIT'S ALWAYS ABOUT OUR LIGHTmary dunlopWed, 19 Jul 2017 19:53:27 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/7/19/making-space-for-union52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:596fac7f9f7456d6bbbe1e17“If you truly wish to find your twin soul...Concentrate on the light, and
your twin soul will come of their own accord, attracted by the light they
see shining from you...”

Attracting and manifesting a sacred relationship requires sacred space. In other words, for such a union to occur, we need to be heading in the right inner direction.

It is difficult for something sacred—something peaceful, something pure—to enter our lives when we’re bogged down by other factors. Putting it more precisely, it is difficult for a sacred partner to find us when our light isn't shining brightly and our vibrations are low.

Preparing our inner room or inner temple sometimes requires as much decluttering as a messy apartment, except that, of course, the work involved in clearing up the inner is often more intense.

This is not something that is done overnight, nor does our inner temple have to be completely clutter free for the right partner to join us. We do however need to put ourselves on track. For instance, if our job doesn’t feel right to our soul, we may not be able to quit it, but we can start to consider other options, or make subtle changes to our lives, that are more suited to our soul purpose. If we’ve not yet found that purpose, we can start there. We can begin, simply, by setting the intention through the following affirmation:

“My soul purpose is about who I am. It connects me with my Higher Self and Spirit. No matter where I am in my life or where I’ve been in the past, I am in the right place to know and follow my soul purpose.”

Just starting—even with a simple affirmation in any area of our life—helps us shine more light to our inner temple, to our sacred partner, and, in turn, to the world.

“If you truly wish to find your twin soul...Concentrate on the light, and your twin soul will come of their own accord, attracted by the light they see shining from you.” *

]]>IT'S ALWAYS ABOUT OUR LIGHTYOUR INNER GODDESSmary dunlopWed, 28 Jun 2017 23:13:14 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/6/27/a8gj8sr21w84d9opambw6rv0ki4cfk52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:5952947c20099e4af5496853Attempts to manifest a sacred relationship and union into your life before
recognizing your own sacredness—your own inner goddess—can lead to
interactions and behaviors that leave you feeling disheartened, sad, empty,
or demeaned...

Attempts to manifest a sacred relationship and union into your life before recognizing your own sacredness—your own inner goddess—can lead to interactions and behaviors that leave you feeling disheartened, sad, empty, or demeaned.

Every woman has an inner goddess. Call her an inner wild woman, an inner sage, a holder of authenticity and truth, your inner goddess is your strength, your sensuality, and your wisdom.

When your inner goddess begins to emerge, you might see an image of her in your nighttime dreams:

"...my dream was about a very beautiful woman. She was indeed quite beautiful, but not like most of the girls in the magazines. No, her beauty went deeper than that. Through the carefree energy of her movements and eyes that were full of spirit and life, her beauty expressed her soul and began to remind me of myself." ~ The Power of Twin Soul Love (Book I)

At the same time, you will begin to feel your beauty and wear it proudly. You'll own your sensuality, accept both your light and dark qualities, and shift from trying to fix yourself to being more of who you are. As a result, you will find yourself becoming more aware of relationships—how you affect other people—and slowly you'll be guided to books, people, and activities that will enrich your relationships and your spiritual knowledge. You will start to understand the interaction of earthly and heavenly components in your acquaintances, attractions, relationships, twin flame connection and, most of all, in your relationship with yourself.

Your gradual deepening wisdom—the gradual deepening of your feminine consciousness—will inspire you to keep learning and apply what you've learned to your daily life. In turn, your work or career path might change to something that allows you to consciously create and uncover your unique purpose.

As you continue to discover your divine power, you'll come to know your worthiness and worth, and will only accept partners, relationships, and opportunities that protect and honor your soul.

There are many ways to know your inner goddess...Sometimes, a fleeting feeling of inner beauty or a glimpse in a dream is all you need to begin.

]]>YOUR INNER GODDESSOUR SACRED SENSUALITY (PART II) mary dunlopTue, 20 Jun 2017 01:05:39 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/6/2/hp7cgl3ux18n60z7rnyhy1rwtjv0ty52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:5931d87446c3c4be99af3839Throughout history, women have been taught to suppress sensual energy.
We've been told that it is "dark;" that this inner energy is not akin to
cosmic energy; that it is a lower level energy; that it is not a path to
the divine...

Throughout history, women have been taught to suppress sensual energy. We've been told that it is "dark;" that this inner energy is not akin to cosmic energy; that it is a lower level energy; that it is not a path to the divine. As women, we have been conditioned to distrust the powerful energy rising from our deepest chamber. Yet, when we look within, we "see" an energetic world of wonder. From our chakra system to our sensual energy makeup, we find a mystical array of "light" and "dark."

As much as dark sensual energy does exist, so does light.

"Dark" sensual energy is rooted in our inner masculine and is the primal aspect of our sensuality—our kinkier side, the part of us that wants to dominate and explore different roles. "Light" sensual energy forms the basis of our inner feminine. It is pure spiritual energy. Our "light" sensual energy is that part of us that wants to connect on a deeper level, nurture, and make love for hours.

All men and women have access to both, and in the relationship of both (inner feminine and inner masculine) we find the origins of our twin soul/twin flame/beloved.

It is our sensual energy that fuels our need for what we've come to know as a "twin flame reunion." Quite often, one side of our sensuality dominates the other and shows up in/or as attractions, connections, and/or lovers in our lives—as well as in our day and nighttime dreams. Consequently, as our less dominant inner feminine or inner masculine slowly comes to consciousness, it propels us to awareness and tells us what we have to work on so that we may unblock, unlock, and balance our way to unification—to reunion—in whichever form we need.

]]>OUR SACRED SENSUALITY (PART II)SELF-ESTEEM: HEALING THE DIVINE INNER FEMININEmary dunlopTue, 13 Jun 2017 19:18:34 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/6/12/the-difference-between-self-esteem-and-ego-4sxfb52b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:593f7b9a29687f5845ba9e23Self-esteem and Ego—the two form part of the "light" and "dark" cosmos that
exists in all of us. Self-esteem relates to our light energy make-up—our
inner feminine—with the Divine Feminine archetype, Aphrodite, reinforcing
the message of sacredness in our bodies...

"Self-Esteem" and "Ego"—terms that often come up in the twin flame journey—are two words that mean very different things. A healthy self-esteem is honoring your self-worth and your spirit—the essence of your authentic self—while Ego, the Greek word for "I" and "me," denotes a false or inflated self-image.

The two form part of the "light" and "dark" cosmos that exists in all of us. Self-esteem relates to our light energy makeup—our inner feminine—with the Divine Feminine archetype, Aphrodite, reinforcing the message of sacredness in our bodies. Ego then connects to our dark energy makeup—our "inner-masculine." In relationships, connections, and interactions, ego pushes people away; self-esteem attracts them.

By its nature, our spirit has enough self-esteem. Yet, for reasons that vary, access to it can get blocked.

"The same is true for love. Love doesn't go away; it just gets blocked." ~ Eve Eschner Hogan

Some of us, myself years ago included, completely underestimate the impact of self-esteem on who and what we attract. Eventually, though, as we come to understand the workings of spiritual energy, we realize that, without it, we cannot fully magnetize the experiences and people we desire. Without it, we do not emit the right vibes.

"Good self-esteem attracts someone capable not only of healthy interactions but of loving you for who you are." ~ Sabrina Alexis

If you are having difficulty in your journey—if you're feeling stuck—explore your self-esteem. Start with your self-talk. The way you regard yourself has a huge influence on your vibes. Is your self-talk loving and kind? If not, make this the starting point to strengthening your inner feminine.

As you slowly shift your energy which begins with your thoughts, be patient with yourself and, remember, your self-worth is not based on the fulfillment of any expectation. Your self is not what happened to you, nor should it derive from the way others see or accept you. Your self is your soul—precious, whole, unique. Sometimes, the only thing that needs to change is how you think about yourself.

Unblock your access to your self-esteem, heal that aspect of your inner feminine, and you'll see—love will be there.

"There is nothing more beautiful than feeling the essence of your spirit."

The essence of your spirit, also known as simply "your essence," is the authentic expression of who you are at the core and the part of you that connects with the wind, the earth, and the stars.

These days, I always feel my essence. I am continuously connected to it. But, early on in my journey, I only felt it during, or directly after, a good long run, a walk in the warm spring rain, or a meditation session—outdoors in nature—where I smelled the earth and felt a oneness with the wind.

The fact that I was able to sense my essence through these activities made them more and more attractive to me. As a result, I increased them and started to feel the beauty of my spirit in my skin.

It was not long after that—it was almost like divine clockwork—that my twin soul came along.

To varying degrees, everyone you meet will mirror your spirit, but your twin soul will reflect it most of all.

Our twin souls are closer to us in energy than most other people; therefore, they have a similar essence that can be seen in the way they walk, talk, think, react, and feel.

They'll laugh the same way. They'll cry the same tears. They'll create in a similar style.

I often say that if you want to magnetize your twin soul, set the intention; then let it go and focus on your essence, because wherever they are—near of far—your essence will attract them.

"If you truly wish to find your twin soul, begin by not going looking for them. Concentrate on the light, and your twin soul will come of their own accord, attracted by the light they see shining from you. You may not know where your twin soul is, but they know where you are. Be content just to wait inwardly: they will come." ~ O. M. Aivanhov

]]>YOUR TWIN SOUL AND YOUR ESSENCETWIN FLAMES THRIVE WHEN VIBRATIONS ARE HIGHmary dunlopSun, 21 May 2017 01:38:02 +0000http://mary-dunlop.squarespace.com/blog-spot/2017/5/20/25rf3fzt10pem2ury4z3tqqb9e4f3252b4fd79e4b00990ce08ae7f:5881b0836a4963c7b37605af:5920bc03725e252d744f2f77Energy is the key to sacred relationships, which is why we often read or
hear about twin flames thriving when their vibrations are high...

Energy is the key to sacred relationships, which is why we often read or hear about twin flames thriving when their vibrations are high.

We “sniff each other out,” in a way, and connect in mutual authenticity and empathy. Love attracts love, so if we are not in alignment with love we won't be in alignment with each other or in a position to come together.

One would think it would be natural for us to live from that place of authenticity. And it would—if the trials and tribulations of life didn't exist.

Growing up, many of us lose awareness of our natural—core—energy; as a result, it fails to shine through in much of what we do.

How often do you hear people say, "I was never like this. I have become negative and cynical..."? How many times have we said this to ourselves?

It's never too late, though. It is never too late to return to the place from where we can reflect love naturally and allow for it to find us divinely.

The more positive energy we emit, the closer we come back to that place and begin to note a change. Slowly we see transformation in our existing relationships, as well as potential for new ones.

If you are not feeling positive right now and don't know how or where to start:

Think first about what "positive" means to you. What do you value the most in yourself? Identify these qualities, acknowledge them in yourself, and become conscious of projecting them out;

Then, feel and trust whatever level of positivity already exists inside of you and find yourself in that. Identify with this feeling;

Lastly, strengthen your intuition and learn to trust your feelings so that you won't find yourself involved in the wrong circumstance or with the "wrong" person that could potentially turn into a negative situation. If you feel nervous or awkward somewhere or if you're around someone who does not make you feel energized and safe; chances are that this circumstance or person is not the right vibrational match for you.